Anyone attending the International Blues Challenge in Memphis in February?
Hello Bluesfolk,
We were just wondering who might be planning to make the pilgrimage to Memphis to attend the IBC February 5-7. We're looking for recommendations on acts to catch - plus we're always interested in saying hi and meeting the folks we talk to online. We weren't planning to attend this year but we keep remembering how much fun Beale Street and the IBC is so we don't think we'll be able to resist hopping in the car and heading for Tennessee. Its a 12-hour drive from Michigan so that should say a lot about the fun factor of this event! (Last year Eden Brent confided that the IBC was something akin to a religious experience because of the great music and the camaraderie and the general magical vibe of the entire weekend.)
We were just wondering who might be planning to make the pilgrimage to Memphis to attend the IBC February 5-7. We're looking for recommendations on acts to catch - plus we're always interested in saying hi and meeting the folks we talk to online. We weren't planning to attend this year but we keep remembering how much fun Beale Street and the IBC is so we don't think we'll be able to resist hopping in the car and heading for Tennessee. Its a 12-hour drive from Michigan so that should say a lot about the fun factor of this event! (Last year Eden Brent confided that the IBC was something akin to a religious experience because of the great music and the camaraderie and the general magical vibe of the entire weekend.)
Tags: Blues, Challenge, Foundation, IBC, International
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Permalink Reply by Jake Haldenwang on -
Jake Haldenwang here from Cahrlotte NC. I am a 13-year-old guitarist/singer/song writer, I will be performing at the IBC, with my power trio,"Jake Haldenwangs Blues Brew" at Club 152, in the Youth Show Case, on Friday, Feb 6th at 3:30pm.. This will be my first time at the IBC, lookin forward to it, I hear it is a blast. Hope to see some of you folks in Mempis.
www.myspace.com/JakeHaldenwang
www.youtube.com/JakesHwy61bb
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Permalink Reply by Jake Haldenwang on
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That is a good question, I didn't know they had more than one floor. We will have to call the Blues Foundation and ask. Where ever the equipment is set up ,in each venue, is where all the performers will play no matter if they are in the competition or Showcase. Do you know which floor the bands have been at for past IBC at Club 152? I've only been to Memphis one time on a family vacation, a couple of years ago, but I don't know anything about the clubs, except we ate at BB Kings.
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Permalink Reply by Fiona Boyes on -
G'day everyone!
I'll be flying in from Australia - although I am in the middle of Summer festival gigs here, the IBC is too cool an event to miss! I hope to meet you Fri am, Terri, as I'll be staying at the Doubletree too.
Melbourne Blues Appreciation Soc (Aust) band entrant 'Collard Greens & Gravy' made second in the band comp a few years ago and are worth checking out. Also, I am going to be performing at a Yellow Dog Records showcase at Kings Palace Friday afternoon - with lots of great guests plus other YDR artists: Eden Brent, Mary Flower, William Lee Ellis... Look forward to more news about 'LiveBLuesworld' hook up?
Best blues wishes
Fiona Boyes
www.fionaboyes.com
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Permalink Reply by Hawkeye Herman on -
I'll be there.
This will be my 6th (or 7th) year as an IBC judge.
12 hour drive from Mich. to Memphis ... hmmm? ... well, I live in the mountains of S. Oregon ... just a bit further away ... but I ain't complainin' ... it's always a great time.
Hope to see ya in Memphis.
Cheers,
Hawkeye Herman
www.HawkeyeHerman.com
Blues Foundation 1998 "Keeping the Blues Alive" award recipient
Iowa Blues Hall of Fame
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Permalink Reply by The Rusty Wright Band on -
Nope - a twelve hour trip is nothing compared to the journeys a lot of folks will be making to get to Memphis.
As for a LBW get together, why not make it Friday afternoon before/during/after the Kings Palace showcase?
All the best,
Laurie (& Rusty) Wright
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Permalink Reply by Chad Nordhoff on -
I'll be close by as I live in Memphis.
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Permalink Reply by Peggy Brown on -
Yes I will be attending! We have several great entries from Mississippi and I will be there to make sure they have someone cheering them on. I hope to meet you if we have a chance!
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Permalink Reply by Austin "Walkin' Cane" on -
Hello,
Austin "Walkin' Cane" out of the rust belt circuit. I'll be in Memphis for the IBC's performing as a soloist. It's been a couple of years since I was there last. I'm looking forward to Beale, Rendezvous & Gus' Chicken!
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Permalink Reply by Delta Highway on -
You should totally come down. It's a great time and you get to catch up with lots of old friends and meet alot of new ones. We will actually be leaving for the road on the 5th so we won't get to catch y'all then but hopefully sooner than later. Take care!
Brandon Santini
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Permalink Reply by Brandon Bailey on -
Hello all. My name is Brandon Bailey and I am a 17 year old harmonica player who will be playing in the IBC Youth Showcase as a solo act. I will be performing at the Pig On Beal on February 6th at 2:30pm. If you will be in attendance, please come on down and see me.
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Permalink Reply by Big Joe Shelton on
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I will be driving up to Memphis probably on Thursday morning. I'm looking forward to meeting some of ya'll while there.
If
you are around a radio or computer on Friday the 6th of Feb, I will be the guest on the Delta Cultural Center's "Delta Sounds" live broadcast from Helena, Arkansas.
Sounds of the Delta - Blues Music Online
http://www.deltaculturalcenter.com/sounds-of-the-delta/
Music is a part of life in the Arkansas Delta, and you can listen to blues music online right here! Delta Sounds, the Delta Cultural Center's weekly radio show, celebrates Arkansas Delta music -- from blues to gospel; from rockabilly to country. Delta Sounds is broadcast live from the Delta Cultural Center Visitors Center from 1:00 -- 1:30 p.m. each Friday. The show is broadcast locally on KFFA-AM 1360. You can also download a copy of each previous week's show by accessing the KFFA website at www.kffa.com. Download blues music files from the Delta Sounds show by clicking on one of the links below.
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Permalink Reply by Patrick Vining on -
Hey ya'll. For anyone interested besides being part of the IBC, my band , " The Patrick Vining Band" will be playing at The Fed Ex Forum before the Memphis Grizzlies game. This is my first time at the IBC and am really looking forward to attending what I hear is an awesome event.
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